Cryptic crossword clue
Was busy with a light that needs fixing? 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BUSTLED

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The straight part
We know that "Was busy" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case was busy = bustled.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BUSTLED mean?

BUSTLED verb
  1. To move busily and energetically with fussiness (often followed by about).
  2. To teem or abound (usually followed by with); to exhibit an energetic and active abundance (of a thing).
BUSTLED adjective
  1. Having a bustle, as clothing.

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